by Nilofer Khan
August 12, 2026

Flashback, a brand known for reviving film nostalgia on a budget, has recently published a candid video which has raised some eyebrows. One of the founders, who admitted that the brand is a shadow of its former self, has also taken the moment to set the record right: a brand reset. Here's a quick look at what the retro-camera company has in store for the future.

by Chris Gampat
August 12, 2026

In November of 2025, I wrote a note to myself inspired by poet Kyle Tran Myhre's book, "Not a lot of reasons to sing, but enough." Track 9 of the audiobook is a poem that I truly wish I had in my life at the end of 2023: a moment that I consider to be one of the most depressing of my 30s. During this time, I had little money and I dove deep into myself to heal with brief stints amongst community. I eventually overcame what was bothering me, but through that time period, I became creative to a point where I seriously stopped holding back.

by Nilofer Khan
August 12, 2026

Landscape photography may seem like an easy form of the medium, but the reality is far from this. Landscapes require the same nuance and details as any other genre, which a lot of young photographers forget about. If you are just beginning your landscape photography journey, then this advice can be of help.

by Chris Gampat
August 12, 2026

Camera and lens manufacturers have done everything that they can to eliminate the look that lens flares give a scene. They do this by increasing the contrast -- which in turn also increases how the sharpness and clarity are perceived. As a high-functioning blind man though, I sometimes indeed prefer the look of the world with smears on my glasses and a nice warmth to whatever is in front of me. So here's some information on how to make lens flares work for you.

by Chris Gampat
August 11, 2026

Let's be honest, you don't need a new camera: but yours is probably designed to fail after some time. A while ago, the Phoblographer created the Photography Care Program, in collaboration with Full Frame Insurance. It was made directly in response to the camera and lens manufactures not always honoring their warranties based on their marketing of products being weather resistant. Granted, we're not talking about waterproof products. But if a brand is saying that something works, shouldn't they be held accountable?

by Nilofer Khan
August 11, 2026

Sony has some wonderful compact cameras in the industry. The RX1R and the RX100 are two lineups that are designed for a certain audience in mind. The former helps professional photographers while the latter is designed to help young image-makers get exciting photos. It now appears that the RX100 lineup will get a new update soon.

by Nilofer Khan
August 11, 2026

There are only a few photography platforms that offer a balance of performance and reach. Adobe was ideal for performance, but in the age of AI, people are looking for ways to grow their business without depending too much on artificial intelligence. As part of their new initiative, VSCO has introduced a new open call that can help photographers become popular in America.

by Chris Gampat
August 11, 2026

For the past months, big AI tech has been messing really hard with the Phoblographer. They’ve made our traffic have a major drop even though we’ve got clear evidence that we’re still reporting on the stories that you folks want to read. With that said, I’m pleading with you folks to help us out with a few things, please.

by Chris Gampat
August 11, 2026

Several years ago, I had my original Sony a7 converted to full-spectrum infrared by the folks over at Kolari Vision. What it allowed me to do is something that genuinely challenges and stimulates my mind in a way that otherwise never happens. Just by using certain filters, I can dramatically change the look that the camera produces. But one of my favorites involves making the images look like Kodak Aerochrome. This article serves as encouragement to you as a photographer to keep your old camera gear alive and to find ways to make it work for you in different situations.